LAC 48:I.5695. Addiction Outpatient Treatment (ASAM Level 1.5)

A. The BHS provider shall: 1. only admit clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 1.5 into this program; 2. provide fewer than nine contact hours per week for adults and fewer than six hours per week for children/adolescents; and 3. review the treatment plan in collaboration with the client a minimum of every 90 days or more frequently as needed, and document accordingly. B. Staffing. The provider shall ensure that: 1. there are physician services available as needed for the management of psychiatric and medical needs of the clients; 2. there is a clinical supervisor available on site for supervision as needed, and available on call at all times; 3. there is at least one LMHP or UP on-site when clinical services are being provided; 4. each LMHP/UP’s caseload does not exceed 1:50 active clients; and 5. there are nursing services available as needed to meet the nursing needs of the clients. C. The BHS provider may provide long-term remission monitoring as a step-down from ASAM Level 1.5. The client shall have sustained remission of at least one year from a substance use disorder. 1. Long-term remission monitoring includes: a. remission monitoring; b. mental health screenings; and c. re-intervention as indicated. 2. Frequency of visits shall be based on clinical need, including at least quarterly recovery management checkups.